Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy layers of sweet potato and pumpkin, perfectly balanced with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the velvety smoothness of the filling to the tender lasagna noodles, creating a comforting dish that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lasagna:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the Sweet Potato Layer:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- For the Pumpkin Layer:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a pot, boil sweet potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the ricotta, followed by half of the sweet potato mixture, half of the pumpkin mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This lasagna can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with tofu blended with nutritional yeast and use vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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